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Maris 08-04-2011 01:24 PM

Thank you for mentioning this. I just placed an order--much cheaper than what I pay at Joanne's. The last time I bought thread I was complaining about the price. This board gets better and better.

meemersmom 08-04-2011 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by GrandmaCheryl
I love CT thread, but agree it is linty. However, I use a few drops of Sewer's Aid to the spool and it seems to cut down on the lint as well as making it more slippery. Also, Sewer's Aid keeps CT and other threads from breaking during FM quilting. I love CT colors and always add more to my stash when they are on sale. I haven't tried their polyesters yet. Has anyone used those?

I just bought a couple cones of the red poly. I used it for quilting some lap quilts for donation. I really like it. Very smooth, no breakage, and it has a matte finish and looks like cotton. I will be buying more for sure (maybe that will go on sale next??? A girl can hope, can't she?? LOL).

quilt3311 08-04-2011 02:21 PM

Oh yes, I use essentials thread and also Marathon. Have lots and lots of colors as I do some thread painting and you need loads of colors for that. also applique by machine and use lots of colors there too. Love the stuff.

sylviasmom 08-04-2011 02:53 PM

is this the thread that is guarenteed to not "bird nest" on the bottom?

JUNEC 08-04-2011 02:57 PM


Originally Posted by SherriB
Connecting Threads website.

Did you see their fabric sale - call me the enabler!!

wraez 08-04-2011 02:59 PM

I've been using it for about 7 years, no complaints, love the colors and the price.

I've purchased all the sets and a number of the neutral cones. I know I'm running out of a few of the color spools and need to replace with full spools.

I may look thru the clearance fabrics too but would probably buy some batiks. The light one, Sunflower Italian White is what I'm using for background on a block swap... I'm really happy with it AND gratefully it is nowhere as 'yellow' as it appears on my computer screen when I look at it. Hardly yellow at all.

wraez 08-04-2011 03:02 PM

I don't find it to be linty at all, but maybe it is cuz I don't use it in the bobbin, only Superior Bottom Line threads go in my bobbin.

Remember, lint isn't created by thread alone ... fabrics do their share of 'shedding' lint.

LivelyLady 08-04-2011 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by Sandee
I use it for piecing & quilting.

Same here....it's great!

Joyce Ann 08-05-2011 11:28 AM

I'm surprised to hear that's it's linty. Haven't had any trouble yet

hmay60 08-05-2011 11:51 AM

I use the big cones for piecing, and also use it in the bobbin on my Voyager 17. It does not work well for me on top of my Voyager. I will order more when I run low.


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